We Remember

HAPI, Isabella Clow “Ella” (nee Muckersie)
September 18, 1919 — October 10, 2018
It is with sadness for our loss, yet gratefulness for a wonderful life, that we announce the passing of our Mother and Grandmother, Ella, shortly after her 99th birthday. She passed away peacefully at Village at Mill Creek with loved ones by her side. Ella is survived by her son Tony (Lee) Scrivens; adopted daughter Piri Blys; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Joe, daughter Ann, son-in-law Jack and adopted son Kauri.
Born in Dundee, Scotland, she came to Canada as a child. Ella was a faithful, long-time member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and she loved her role with the Annual Creche presentation.
Volunteering was a big part of her life in Kelowna which included the Kelowna Arts Council, Laurel Packing House, Kelowna General Hospital, Kelowna School of Ballet and Theatre Kelowna Society. She was on the Board of Directors of the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan (previously known as KADAC). She was a lifetime member at Theatre Kelowna where she produced and directed plays, sewed wardrobes and made props. Her time at Kelowna School of Ballet also included looking after the principals of the annual presentation of The Nutcracker.
A Service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 696 Glenmore Road, Kelowna, on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 1:00 pm. Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 11:00 am at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Service
Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 1:00 pm
Location
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Uncle Joe is so happy to have his Ella back with him. May you al;ways have them in your hearts and they will be in mine. May the Lord grant you peace at this time.
Sorry to hear of Ella’s passing. I knew her from helping backstage with the Canadian School of Ballet’s Nutcracker way back in the 1990’s. She was an absolute delight to be around – we were always laughing. Kindest regards
Just Yesterday as Aut Ella was being remembered, I was speaking with the New Calgary Mission Presidents Wife who have only recently arrived from New Zealand. Cindy Keung if Uncle Joe Hapi’s Grandniece and was so excited meet someone who knew Uncle Joe. I am trying to connect with Piri Blys. Please contact me thru this page is possible: I knew Uncle Joe for years in North Vancouver Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ. He Taught a group of us to do the Haka before it was cool, and we all were in a parade doing it with Joe Leading. I also remember his stories about his Grandmother, and the pictures of her fully tattooed. Aunt Ella was always a close friend of my Mother Gail Stacey’s and they remained in touch until Mom died 11 yrs ago. Ella was always watching out for us at church and we shared many meals with their family. I think somehow She and Joe reached out to put me in a place at a conference where their Grand niece would be. I look forward to seeing them together again, and hearing the rest of the story. Shean